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Got Grass?

If you feel like your other full-time job is dealing with all of the mud in your yard, this blog is for you!  My life for the last six months has been battling the havoc the never-ending rain has caused. I am bathing my dogs every time they come in the house, constantly reminding my kids to take off their shoes


All Tidied Up!

If you are like 99% of people I know- you have either heard of or have watched the new Netflix series ’Tidying Up’ with Marie Kondo. Marie is an organizational expert specializing in the KonMari method (you can read more about her philosophy here:  https://konmari.com/ ). In a nutshell, she believes your home should bring you joy, and that having


The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

By now, you’ve likely heard about Marie Kondo (https://konmari.com), whether from her famous book or new Netflix series, this lady has got us all feeling seriously insufficient when it comes to domestic skills. Her mantra of keeping only “things that spark joy,” leave us all wondering what to do with our raggedy college t-shirts, our “when I lose a little


Tips for Making Your Home Ready for Sale in the Summer!

SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT TO ENSURE YOUR HOME GETS A LOT OF ATTENTION WHEN SELLING IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. Mow the lawn twice a weekGrass grows faster in the summer so mow your lawn regularly. Every other lawn cutting, try mowing on the diagonal to add dimension and curb appeal. Create summer curb appealCurb appeal attracts people in the


Tips for First Time Home Sellers

Tips for a First-Time Home Seller Homeowners don’t generally think about filling the shoes of a first-time home seller until they decide to buy a new home. Usually, the motivating factor is the need to move — due to work-related issues or the needs of a growing family — and that generally involves buying another house. It’s when the homeowners